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Wrong Vegetable Oil Increases Heart Attack Risk
June 6, 2023
Published by Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO
(Food for Beauty is the focus for the third part in our series on the nine benefits at the core of FoodTrients® and all of our recipes. What you eat matters when it comes to beautiful skin and hair. Each month we’ll explore one of these incredible anti-aging benefits and show you how they help fight the diseases of aging.) When talking about beauty and diet, radiant skin, full hair, and a certain youthful quality may come to mind. But beauty is so much more than that and there are strategies for looking (and feeling!) good at any age. Diet […]
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June 6, 2023
Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg
Thank you for joining me for the continuation of anti-aging strategies. In Part I, we talked about how nutrition and sleep can have a profound effect on aging. Today in Part II I’m going to go over specific supplements, namely vitamins and herbs that have been found to be beneficial in anti-aging regimens. In addition, we’ll talk about how you can naturally boost your human growth hormone (HGH) levels with exercise and by eating specific foods. Let’s start with the supplements. Supplements Beneficial in Anti-Aging At the end of part I, I mentioned some very scientific sounding compounds, Ornithine Alpha […]
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June 6, 2023
Published by Grace O
Asparagus may be a finicky vegetable, but there are lots of reasons to eat it. It has lycopene, which lowers cancer risk, aids cognitive function, and promotes prostate health. Asparagus also contains Vitamin C, which helps the body resist infection, prevent cataracts, and regenerate tissue. Asparagus is a source of the soluble fiber inulin, which can suppress your appetite. There’s also an array of B vitamins in this popular vegetable, including B1, B2, B3 and B6. It also encourages digestive health and contains vitamin K, which acts as a natural diuretic. On top of that, along with vitamin K, asparagus […]
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June 6, 2023
Published by Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO
Controlling your weight isn’t about not eating. . . it’s about eating the right kinds of foods. Studies show us which foods people eat when they have successfully lost weight and kept it off long-term. It’s probably no surprise that these foods are rich in nutrients, low in calories, and high in fiber and water. If your goal is reaching or maintaining a healthy weight for your body, there is a lot you can do. Aside from meeting your physical activity needs, getting enough sleep and controlling your stress, here are the top 50 FoodTrients foods to help support your […]
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June 6, 2023
Published by FoodTrients
Soup isn’t just for winter anymore! This hearty, flavorful soup features anti-inflammatory ingredients balanced with fiber for gut health, protein and healthy fats. Plenty of fresh and dried herbs and spices liven up the flavor as beans take the center stage in this dish. Blending part of the soup helps it maintain a complex texture while taking on a creaminess. Soup makes wonderful leftovers as flavors mingle over time. It also freezes well so it is perfect for weekend batch cooking and planning ahead for busy weekends ahead. Enjoy this light, healthy soup this spring. SERVES 6 Ingredients 2 Tbs. […]
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June 6, 2023
Published by Grace O
Do you have a cast iron skillet among your pots and pans? I do, and I have to admit that I have a love/hate relationship with it. The thing is heavy! I can barely lift the nine-inch one with one hand. And cleaning them is something else. You’re not supposed to use soap—just scrape, rinse and dry immediately. Don’t leave it wet or you risk rust! It should be stored seasoned with a little neutral oil (like avocado) and covered in parchment so it doesn’t mess up your other pans. BUT– The way a cast iron skillet cooks food is […]
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June 6, 2023
Published by Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO
Aging is the process of accumulating damaging changes in cells and consequent diseases that eventually cause decline in a body. Aging is a complex process without a single cause. As the body ages, there is a decreased ability to respond to stress and maintain proper, healthy balance. There are many scientific theories related to aging but a common thread includes the health of bodily systems including immune function, inflammation, or free-radical damage. There are foods that can help support the immune system, calm inflammation in the body and quench free radicals in the form of antioxidants. There are also foods […]
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June 6, 2023
Published by FoodTrients
BEAUTY FoodTrients that promote beauty help lead to vibrant skin and hair, and help keep eyes healthy. Recipes that include beauty-promoting ingredients are below. For more Beautiful recipes, click here. Certain foods like melons, citrus, chile peppers, fish, and whole grains are full of FoodTrients that promote beautiful skin, shiny hair, and strong nails. Watch this video to learn more, and read about the compounds that promote beauty in this story: Beauty Foods Help You Look Younger. FoodTrients recipes that promote beauty include: Strawberry-Almond Cake Stir-Fried Annatto Noodles Chaat Masala Spice Blend for Beauty Savory Spinach Blueberry Upside-Down Cake […]
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June 6, 2023
Published by Michelle Clark
All of us have experienced at least one night of bad sleep. Conservative estimates reveal that 10 to 30 percent of adults live with chronic insomnia. Newborns require up to 18 hours of sleep throughout a 24-hour day. By the age of 5, a child’s sleep architecture begins to mirror an adult’s. But how much sleep do we really need? The average amount of sleep most adults need for optimal functioning is approximately 8 hours, with a range of 7 to 9 hours. However, these are just averages and the perfect amount of sleep varies for everyone. Insomnia looks different […]
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Powerful Avenues to Health
What’s trending for gluten-free, health and research.

Gluten-Free Pigs in a Blanket
Since going gluten-free there have been many foods that I’ve had to bid farewell to. Thankfully the food industry has been quite kind to us as of late

Wrong Vegetable Oil Increases Heart Risk
Heart attack rates peaked in the U.S. in 1968. In this era, it was not unusual for a man under age 60 to die from sudden cardiac arrest.
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GRACE O
Grace O, creator of FoodTrients and cookbook author, combines her knowledge of the diseases aging with the foods that help improve lifespan and health-span.

MARK ROSENBERG, MD
Dr. Mark A. Rosenberg is President of The Institute for Healthy Aging and Director of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine's Fellowship in Integrative Cancer Therapies.

ROBERTO TOSTADO, MD
Dr. Tostado is Board Certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine by the American Board of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine and certified in Regenerative Medicine.

GINGER HULTIN, MS RDN CSO
Ms. Hultin is a contributing health writer for FoodTrients and owner of Champagne Nutrition specializing in integrative health and whole food-based nutrition.